The Mercury News

SIGNING LIST

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• WR Mavin Anderson (6-0, 195) Mission Viejo HS, Mission Viejo, CA: Cal’s first 2021 commit, Anderson played for teams that were 21-3 in 2018 and ’19 and earned 4-star ratings from ESPN and 247Sports Composite.

•S Hunter Barth (6-2, 205) Queen Creek HS, Queen Creek, AZ: Rare three-sport athlete totaled at least 45 tackles each of the past three seasons.

• DE Akili Calhoun (6-4, 265) Liberty Union HS, Brentwood, CA: A significan­t local recruit for Cal, which sees potential in Calhoun to play multiple positions on the defensive line.

• DE Kaleb Elarms- Orr (6-3, 225) Moreau Catholic HS, Hayward, CA: Earned 4-star status from ESPN and 247Sports. Cal views him as a versatile D-lineman with pass-rush skills.

• CB Lu-Magia Hearns (5-10, 165) De La Salle HS, Concord, CA: A productive wide receiver for NorCal powerhouse De La Salle, Hearns is projected as a DB for the Bears.

• CB Kaleb Higgins (6-2, 173) Folsom HS, Folsom, CA: Consensus 3-star prospect who spent his first two years of high school in Texas.

• OLB Patrick Hisatake (6-5, 250) Westview HS, Clackamas, OR: Native of Kalihi, Hawaii has great length and projected as a rush-edge player at Cal. Plans to enroll in January.

•S Fatuvalu Iosefa (6-0, 185) Mililani, HS, Mililani, HI: Younger brother of Cal freshman linebacker Mo Iosefa. Cal coaches think he can play either safety or corner.

• OG Dylan Jemtegaard (6-4, 305) Yelm HS, Yelm, WA: Believed to be the first football player from his high school in the Washington town of 9,300 to attend a Pac-12 school.

• OT Ryan Lange (6-6, 330) Pittsburg HS, Pittburg, CA: Consensus 3-star prospect was a first-team preseason All-State selection before fall season was canceled.

• TE Keleki Latu (6-6, 210) Jesuit HS, Carmichael, CA: Comes from a family of rugby players. Cal likes his length for both setting an edge as a blocker and being a downfield threat as a receiver.

• QB Kai Millner (6-2, 195) Higley HS, Gilbert, AZ: Millner comes to Cal from the same high school as redshirt freshman QB Spencer Brasch. Became a social media sensation this when he completed the “bridal bouquet” touchdown pass, which he tossed over his head with his back to the line of scrimmage.

• LB Moses Oladejo (6-3, 235) Cosumnes Oaks HS, Elk Grove, CA: Young for his grade, Oladejo impressed Cal’s coaches with his high motor and enthusiasm.

• LB Nate Rutchena (6-3, 225) Monte Vista HS, Danville, CA: Played WR, safety and LB at Monte Vista, graduated last spring and “grayshirti­ng” this fall. Will enroll at Cal next month.

• WR J. Michael Sturdivant (6-3, 185) Marcus HS, Flower Mound, TX: A consensus 4-star prospect and one of Cal’s top signees, Sturdivant teammed in high school with quarterbac­k Grant Nussmeier, who planned to sign with LSU.

• OG Bastian Swinney (6-6, 290) Edina HS, Edina, MN: Swinney’s talents in basketball hinted at his versatilit­y as a athlete. Describes himself as a “pancake entreprene­ur” on social media.

• TE Jermaine Terry (6-4, 255) Kennedy HS, Richmond, CA: Consensus 4-star prospect is Cal’s highest-rated local player. Was a two-way star at Kennedy, but will play tight end in Bill Musgrave’s offense.

• DE Derek Wilkins (6-5, 270) Santa Margarita Catholic HS, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA: Versatile athlete also has played baseball, basketball and track and field in high school. ESPN and 247Sports Composite gave him 4-star rankings.

• DE Myles Williams (6-3, 250) Bishop Alemany HS, Woodland Hills, CA: Has only played 3 years of football but has versatilit­y to play on the edge or inside on the defensive line.

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